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Firstly - rent a car - the Lake Como area is so much more open for exploration when you have some wheels of your own. This apartment is in a particular location within Villa Gaeta such that you have absolutely amazing and different views from two adjacent sides of the apartment. The apartment kitchen is well equipped - we went to the local grocery store and ate many sumptuous meals of simple fresh produce and high quality food right at home. We also used a new and high quality local laundromat with Lorella's kind help to show us how to get there. It was fun to get away from tourists and hotels and noise and live more like a local. The bed was comfortable and the view in the morning is just not easily describable - breathtaking for sure, rich blue water and bright blue sky. We loved this spot both staying in the Villa and looking out and viewing Villa Gaeta from the water and from many points in the surrounding community of Mennagio. Fairy Tale Days - Thank you Lorella

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Liked best:The views, the fun kitchen, grocery shopping and laundry with community members

Liked least:Mattress is very firm by USA standards, but we still slept very well

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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Nice apartment in beautiful location right on the lake. Don't trust your GPS to get you there! As others have commented it is not the easiest location to find - turn immediately after you exit the short Gaeta tunnel. Lorella was lovely - even lent us a mobile phone! And had wine, biscuits and milk for us on arrival. You need a car. Close to Menaggio for restaurants, ferry, shops etc. Lovely base to explore the lakes - by ferry on Lake Como and drive to surrounding lakes. Have your mobile to contact Lorella as the proprty is secure and you need to meet her to get the key

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Liked best:Location

Liked least:Difficult to find

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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We stayed in this magnificent appartment in the stunning Villa Geata for one week .All I can say is that it is truly and utterly breathtaking ! Lorella ( owner of the appartment ) was such a pleasure to deal with - she even stood out on the side of the road in the dark to find us as we got a little lost !! Thanks for that again Lorella ! I would def go back here again ,the views are stunning ,the appartment is very clean with all the amenities and security is utmost . We really felt like a king and queen and all the near by small towns are just a must see. Make sure to take a boat trip across the lake to see the other little towns . Sept was a Greta time to go as there were just enough tourists about to make it pleasurable . Cannot wait to go back. It has it's own private beach and pier and the smell of the flora....we will never forget !

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